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Spanish, Bachelor of Arts

This undergraduate program produces students who are well versed in Spanish language, composition, and stylistics, with an exposure to Spanish-speaking cultures and literature. Spanish, one of the world's great "lingua francas" (working languages) is also known for its richness of expression in vocabulary and nuance. The requirement of a minor enriches this plan.

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  • To receive a bachelor's degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete at least 120 units of credit that minimally includes a major, the general studies requirements, and university requirements as listed below.

    • All of Northern Arizona University's general studies, junior-level writing, and capstone requirements.
    • All requirements for your specific academic plan(s).
    • At least 30 units of upper-division courses, which may include transfer work.
    • At least 30 units of coursework taken through Northern Arizona University, of which at least 18 must be upper-division courses (300-level or above). This requirement is not met by credit-by-exam, retro-credits, transfer coursework, etc.
    • A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on all work attempted at Northern Arizona University.

    The full policy can be viewed here.

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In addition to University Requirements:

  • 36 units of major requirements
  • 18 - 24 units of minor requirements
  • Up to 9 units of major prefix courses may be used to satisfy General Studies Requirements; these same courses may also be used to satisfy major requirements.
  • Elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 120 units.

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion120
Major GPA2.0
Highest Mathematics RequiredMAT 114
Foreign LanguageRequired
University Honors ProgramOptional
Accelerated Undergraduate/Graduate PlanOptional
AZ Transfer Students complete AGEC-ARecommended
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Purpose Statement

The Bachelor of Arts in Spanish provides students with a socio-cultural and historical background as well as linguistic abilities to engage with Spanish-speaking populations from around the world in a variety of social and cultural contexts. Through linguistic, literary and cultural approaches to the study of the Spanish language, out students develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills that allow them to understand and interact effectively with diverse Hispanic cultures. Throughout this process the students develop cognitive skills in critical thinking and analysis and recognize the importance of being able to function in a global society. With their linguistic abilities in Spanish they are better able to compete for career opportunities in the domestic and global job markets and are prepared to become productive, responsible members of the local, national and international communities in which they live and work.

Student Learning Outcomes
Student Learning Outcomes are Aligned with Standards for Language Learning created by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.

Upon completing this degree, students will be able to:

  • Create with language to express meanings orally on concrete topics relating to work, school, home, and leisure activities using all major time frames (present, past, and future). They can interact with native speakers unaccustomed to dealing with non-natives, and handle complicated or unexpected communicative tasks. (Speaking skills)
  • Identify and use main ideas and details from connected aural discourse involving description and narration in different timeframes or aspects, and about a variety of topics beyond immediacy of the situation for communicative purposes. (Listening skills)
  • Identify and use main ideas and details from authentic, connected, longer, written texts involving description and narration in different formats about a variety of topics for communicative purposes. (Reading skills)
  • Create with language to express meanings in written form about familiar topics using the major timeframes with some control of aspect. (Writing skills)
  • Think critically and analytically in response to socio-cultural, historical, and linguistic issues and/or classic and contemporary literary texts related to the culture of the target language. (Critical thinking and analytical skills)
  • Understand the cultural, political and artistic diversity of perspectives, practices and products of the target language populations including how racial and ethnic diversity relates to those perspectives, practices and products. (Globalization - Diversity)
  • Recognize, investigate, and produce written and oral discourse in the target language communicating findings about historical and contemporary issues important to life in countries of the target language.
  • Explore how historical, political, religious and economic forces have shaped the current world system with its power inequalities and efforts to address them with a focus on the culture of the target language. (Globalization – Global Engagement)
    • Analyze the structure and use of the language at the sound, word, and sentence level.
    • Summarize different linguistic features observed in different dialects in terms of historical change, geographical location and social variables.
    • Explore and analyze the role of human interactions with the environment and its relation to the root causes of many global problems focusing on those occurring in the culture of the target language. (Globalization - Environmental Sustainability)

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Major Requirements
  • This major requires 54 - 60 units distributed as follows:

    • Spanish Common Course Requirements: 15 units
    • Spanish Electives Area: 21 units
    • Minor: 18 - 24 units

    Take the following 36 units with a Grade of 'C' or better:
  • Spanish Common Course Requirements (15 units)
    • SPA 301 or SPA 311 (3 units)
    • SPA 303 (or credit-by-exam) (3 units)
    • SPA 321 or SPA 322 (3 units)
    • SPA 340 or SPA 341 (3 units)
    • SPA 404 (3 units)
  • Spanish Electives Area (21 units)
    • Select from the following which meet the junior-level writing requirement (3 units):
      • SPA 304W, SPA 312W
    • Select from the following which meet the senior capstone requirement (3 units):
      • SPA 451C, SPA 452C, SPA 460C, SPA 480C
    • Select from the following (6 units):
      • SPA 351, SPA 352, SPA 353, SPA 354
    • Select additional from the following (3 units):
      • SPA 309, SPA 310, SPA 321, SPA 322, SPA 323, SPA 340, SPA 341, SPA 351, SPA 352, SPA 353, SPA 354, SPA 423, SPA 451C, SPA 452C, SPA 460C, SPA 480C
    • Select from the following (6 units):*
      • SPA 405 or SPA 406 or SPA 407 (6 units)
      • SPA 405 (6 units)
      • SPA 406 (6 units)
      • SPA 407 (6 units)
      • *SPA 405, SPA 406, and SPA 407 may be repeated with different topics.

  • You may not count SPA 100- or 200-level courses toward your major requirements; however, you may count up to 9 upper-division units, by examination.

    You may only take lower-level SPA courses if you have not already taken advanced SPA coursework. For example, after you have completed 200-level SPA courses, you may not take SPA courses at the 100- level; after completing a 300-level course, you may not take 100- or 200-level courses.
Minor Requirements
  • You must complete a minor of at least 18 units from those described in this catalog. In consultation with your advisor, you should select a minor that is appropriate for your career aspirations and educational needs. Your minor advisor will advise you about this part of your academic plan.

Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Program
    • This program is available as an Accelerated Undergraduate/Graduate Plan wherein a student may start a master's degree while simultaneously completing their bachelor's degree.

    • Students enrolled at the Flagstaff campus for both undergraduate and graduate programs are eligible to complete the Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and start a Master of Arts in Teaching Spanish at NAU.

    • Students must apply to the master's program by the graduate program's application deadline, meet all admissions requirements listed in the policy Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Programs, as well as the admissions requirements for the specified master's plan to be considered for admission. Admission to programs is competitive and qualified applicants may be denied because of limits on the number of students admitted each year.

      Be sure to speak with the Master's Program Director/Coordinator regarding your interest in the accelerated plan.
    • Students accepted into the Accelerated Program should complete the following requirements:

    • Major Requirements

      This major requires 54 - 60 units distributed as follows:

      • Spanish Common Course Requirements: 15 units
      • Spanish Elective Areas: 21 units
      • Minor: 18 - 24 units

      Take the following 36 units with a Grade of 'C' or better:
    • Spanish Common Course Requirements (15 units)
      • SPA 301 or SPA 311 (3 units)
      • SPA 303 (or credit-by-exam) (3 units)
      • SPA 321 or SPA 322 (3 units)
      • SPA 340 or SPA 341 (3 units)
      • SPA 404 (3 units)
    • Spanish Elective Areas (21 units)
      • Select from the following which meet the junior-level writing requirement (3 units):
        • SPA 304W, or SPA 312W which meets the junior-level writing requirement
      • Select from the following (6 units):
        • SPA 451C, SPA 452C, SPA 460C, or SPA 480C which meets the senior capstone requirement
      • Select from the following (6 units):
        • SPA 531, SPA 532, SPA 533, SPA 534
      • Select from the following (6 units):*
        • SPA 405, SPA 406, or SPA 407 (6 units)
        • SPA 405 (6 units)
        • SPA 406 (6 units)
        • SPA 407 (6 units)
        • *SPA 405, SPA 406, and SPA 407 may be repeated with different topics.

    • You may not count SPA 100- or 200-level courses toward your major requirements; however, you may count up to 9 upper-division units, by examination.

      You may only take lower-level SPA courses if you have not already taken advanced SPA coursework. For example, after you have completed 200-level SPA courses, you may not take SPA courses at the 100- level; after completing a 300-level course, you may not take 100- or 200-level courses.


      Minor Requirements

      You must complete a minor of at least 18 units from those described in this catalog. In consultation with your advisor, you should select a minor that's appropriate for your career aspirations and educational needs. Your minor advisor will advise you about this part of your academic plan.
    • Minor Requirement (18 - 24 units)

    • You must complete a minor of at least 18 units from those described in this catalog. In consultation with your advisor, you should select a minor that is appropriate for your career aspirations and educational needs. Your minor advisor will advise you about this part of your academic plan.

General Electives
  • Additional coursework is required if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 120 units of credit.

    You may take these remaining courses from any of the academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. You may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren't used to meet major, minor, or General Studies Requirements.

    We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you.

Additional Information
  • Some courses may have prerequisites. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.

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Joseph Glynn Collentine
Professor
Department of Global Languages and Cultures
J.Collentine@nau.edu
+1 928 523-7791
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Jersus Jose Colmenares
Associate Teaching Professor
Department of Global Languages and Cultures
Jersus.Colmenares@nau.edu
+1 928 523-6239
Babbitt Academic Annex , room 305
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Amalia Veronica Garzon
Teaching Professor
NAU-Yuma
Amalia.Garzon@nau.edu
+1 928 523-0080
Yuma Academic Complex , room AC 226
Department of Global Languages and Cultures
Location
Room 108 Building 23
Babbitt Academic Annex
803 S Beaver St #6004
Flagstaff, Arizona 86011-6004
Mailing Address
PO Box: 6004
Flagstaff, Arizona 86011-6004
Email
Languages@nau.edu
Phone
928-523-2361
Fax
928-523-0963